After Maoist attack, poll time changed in Bihar district

PATNA – The fear of more Maoist violence has led the Election Commission to change the poll timing in Bihar’s Sheohar district, a day after Maoist guerrillas triggered a landmine blast, killing six policemen ahead of the second phase of assembly elections Sunday.

Polling will now be held between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m instead …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : After Maoist attack, poll time changed in Bihar district.

Election Commission Of Gujarat Investigates EVM Disfunctions

AHMEDABAD, (GaeaTimes.com)- The Congress, on Thursday took their wrath upon the Gujarat Chief Minister’s office as they said that the electronic voting machines (EVMs) in the Panchayat Election, monitored its tampering. The Congress, therefore asked the election commission to order a probe against Chief Minister Narendra Modi’s office.
Congress spokesman Mohan Prakash said that the Congress … Original article on : Election Commission Of Gujarat Investigates EVM Disfunctions.

French parliament approves Sarkozy’s pension reform

LONDON – French parliament has approved President Nicolas Sarkozy’s pension overhaul plan, which has caused a wave of protests in the country.

The senate, the upper house of the French parliament, Friday voted 177 to 153 to approve measures, including a rise in the official retirement age from 60 to 62, The Guardian newspaper reported. …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : French parliament approves Sarkozy’s pension reform.

Moderate polling in Kerala, election official dies

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM – Moderate and peaceful polling was under way in the first phase of the Kerala local bodies elections in seven districts Saturday even as a polling official died after developing uneasiness, officials said.

The first phase of polls are being held in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kasargode and Kannur distict. Polling began at …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Moderate polling in Kerala, election official dies.

The Congress is the best friend of the Thackerays (Comment)

The rise of GenNext in Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray’s Mumbai household is unlikely to bring any change to the family’s mean-minded parochial politics. As much is clear from the first boorish act of Balasaheb’s grandson, Aditya, as head of the patriarchal party’s youth wing.

By forcing Mumbai University’s vice-chancellor to withdraw the Canada-based Parsi … Read more >>.

A long relationship ends in Punjab’s first family (Letter From Chandigarh)

CHANDIGARH – In Punjab’s ruling Shiromani Akali Dal, personal and political factors have driven a wedge between members of Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal’s family. The expulsion of Manpreet Singh Badal, nephew of the chief minister, from the Akali Dal Wednesday brought a decades-long relationship to a dead end for both sides, with each charting …. Read the original article  : A long relationship ends in Punjab’s first family (Letter From Chandigarh).

Sonia, Rahul to campaign for Bihar polls again

PATNA – Congress president Sonia Gandhi and her son, party general secretary Rahul Gandhi, will campaign in Bihar for the third and fourth phases of the assembly polls, party leaders said Saturday.

Rahul Gandhi will campaign for the third time in Bihar Oct 25 ahead of the third phase of assembly elections Oct 28. He … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Sonia, Rahul to campaign for Bihar polls again.

US rejects Pakistan call to intervene in Kashmir issue

WASHINGTON – Rejecting Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi’s call to President Barack Obama to raise the Kashmir issue during his India visit, the United States has reiterated it’s a bilateral issue between India and Pakistan.

“Kashmir is an issue that we believe needs to be resolved between Pakistan and India,” State Department spokesman P. …. Source article  : US rejects Pakistan call to intervene in Kashmir issue.

Remarks by the President at Los Angeles “Moving America Forward” Rally

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Letter from the President Regarding the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to the Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Dear Madam Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:)
Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency … Original source on Gaea Times at : Letter from the President Regarding the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Notice from the President Regarding the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to the Democratic Republic of the Congo

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On October 27, 2006, by Executive Order 13413, the President declared a national emergency with respect to the situation in or in relation to … Read more >>.

Remarks by the President at an Event for Senator Boxer in Los Angeles, California

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THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you! Thank you, Los Angeles!  Thank you.  Thank you.  Thank you so much.  Thank you.  Thank you.  Thank you.  … Original source on Gaea Times at : Remarks by the President at an Event for Senator Boxer in Los Angeles, California.

Clinton condemns WikiLeaks pending release of Iraq documents

WASHINGTON – US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton Friday condemned WikiLeaks apparent plans to release hundreds of thousands of classified documents related to the war in Iraq.

Clinton said the leaking of the documents should be condemned in the “most clear terms” because it could place US soldiers and other personnel in danger and …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Statement by the President on the Passing of Bishop Arthur M. Brazier

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Michelle and I were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our dear friend, a stalwart of the city of Chicago, and one …. Source  : Statement by the President on the Passing of Bishop Arthur M. Brazier.

Presidential Proclamation???United Nations Day

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UNITED NATIONS DAY, 2010

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Sixty-five years ago, 51 nations came together in the aftermath of one …. Original article  : Presidential Proclamation–United Nations Day.

Indian state will not allow its authority to be challenged: PM on naxalism

NEW DELHI – Describing naxalism as a grave threat to national security, Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh today asserted that the Indian State cannot and will not allow its authority to be challenged.

Addressing at the Golden Jubilee function of the National Defence College in … Read : Indian state will not allow its authority to be challenged: PM on naxalism.

India-Japan conclude negotiations on CEPA, but agreement not to be signed during PM’s visit

NEW DELHI – India and Japan will announce the conclusion of negotiations of Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) during Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh’s three-day visit to Japan which begins on Monday. However, the final agreement will not be signed during …. Original article  : India-Japan conclude negotiations on CEPA, but agreement not to be signed during PM’s visit.

Lalli denies impropriety in payments to SIS Live

NEW DELHI – Prasar Bharati Chief Executive Officer B.S. Lalli has denied impropriety in payments to SIS Live, a Britain-based company which was given the contract to cover the Commonwealth Games.

Referring to allegations that he overruled suggestions of withholding payments to SIS Live till the company was investigated, Lalli said whatever had been … Original article on : Lalli denies impropriety in payments to SIS Live.

Mumbai readies for Obama, details still under wraps

MUMBAI – Though India’s commercial capital is being prepared for the much-anticipated visit by US President Barack Obama early next month, the details of his two-day programme are yet to be finalised.

Speaking to media persons here Friday afternoon, Chief Minister Ashok Chavan said the presidential tour programme “is not yet finalised.”
“At this stage, …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Mumbai readies for Obama, details still under wraps.

Pakistan asks Obama ‘redeem the pledge’ on Kashmir

WASHINGTON – Even as the US made clear that it considers Kashmir a bilateral issue, Pakistan Friday bluntly asked President Barack Obama to intervene during his India visit and “redeem the pledge” he made as a candidate.

“President Obama has always understood the importance of a Kashmir solution,” Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said …. Read the original article  : here.